The U.S. military conducted two separate strikes against vessels early this week. On Tuesday, a vessel in the Eastern Pacific was struck, resulting in the deaths of three people. On Monday, another strike took place in the Caribbean, killing two people.
US Southern Command alleged that both vessels were operated by unidentified designated terrorist organizations. The command described those killed as narco-terrorists, although no specific details or evidence were provided. In the Caribbean operation, officials confirmed that no U.S. military forces were harmed.
These incidents are part of a series of numerous deadly strikes the U.S. has carried out in the Eastern Pacific in recent weeks. While the Trump administration describes these operations as targeting narco-terrorists, rights groups have condemned the attacks, labeling them as extrajudicial killings.